Coral Gables, FL Road Trips
With 6 routes heading out and 3 heading in, Coral Gables, FL works well as a modest departure point in Florida. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 264-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Coral Gables, FL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
264.4 mi
St. Petersburg, FL
Quickest Drive
13m
Miami, FL
Plan Around Coral Gables, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Coral Gables, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Coral Gables, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Coral Gables, FL
Driving from Coral Gables, FL
The typical drive from Coral Gables, FL covers about 136 miles and takes around 2h 42m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 264 miles (4h 53m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Coral Gables, FL most often head toward St. Petersburg, FL (264.4 mi, 4h 53m), Orlando, FL (239.2 mi, 4h 32m), Lakeland, FL (227.7 mi, 4h 50m), Coral Springs, FL (46.5 mi, 59m), and Fort Lauderdale, FL (33.6 mi, 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 136-mile trip from Coral Gables, FL, budget about $22 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Coral Gables, FL and 3 routes heading into Coral Gables, FL, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 264 miles.
The longest mapped route from Coral Gables, FL covers 264 miles and takes approximately 4h 53m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.
The average route from Coral Gables, FL runs about 136 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 136-mile trip from Coral Gables, FL costs roughly $22 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Coral Gables, FL include St. Petersburg, FL, Orlando, FL, Lakeland, FL and Coral Springs, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Coral Gables, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
49,243
Median Income
$130,803
Median Home Value
$1,007,500
Median Age
39.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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